Ingredients
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1 large French baguette (long and skinny) bread in the bakery
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1 small sweet onion
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Small container of sweet cherry tomatoes
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Fresh garlic—2 cloves from head
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Fresh basil
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Olive oil
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Container of mascarpone cheese
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Salt to taste
Directions
1. Make balsamic glaze, and set aside.
2. Slice the bread on a diagonal, and brush each slice of bread with a little bit of olive oil.
3. Put on outside or inside grill, until golden and toasted, flipping both sides.
4. Remove from grill, and rub peeled garlic clove on each piece of bread.
5. Spread a thin layer of mascarpone cheese on
each crostini.
6. In a bowl, place diced cherry tomatoes, diced onion and chopped fresh basil. Add about 2 tablespoons of the balsamic glaze and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon onto each crostini. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Balsamic Glaze
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1 package of dry Italian dressing
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Olive oil
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Balsamic vinegar
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Sugar
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Garlic
Directions
Mix up as directed on the package of Italian dressing. Use olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Crush one garlic clove into dressing and then 1 teaspoon of sugar. Whip until thick.
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